PSL 2023: Lahore Qalandars hold their nerve to win their second PSL title in a row

• David Wiese provided the breakthrough during the run-chase, dismissing Usman Khan in the fourth over.
• Rashid Khan, however, cleaned up Rossouw just as the batter threatened to take the game away from Lahore.
• Shaheen Afridi returned in his second spell to dismiss Kieron Pollard, who scored 19 runs.

Lahore Qalandars became the first team in Pakistan Super League history to successfully defend their title and take the trophy home on Saturday, defeating Multan Sultans by one run at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium.

The Sultans came very close to achieving their 201-run target, but fell short by one run.

The Qalandars are the first PSL team to successfully defend their title.

After dismissing opener Usman Khan in the fourth over of the innings, David Wiese provided the breakthrough during the run-chase. In 12 pitches, the right-hander scored 18 runs.

The Qalandars are the first PSL team to successfully defend their title.

After dismissing opener Usman Khan in the fourth over of the innings, David Wiese provided the breakthrough during the run-chase. In 12 pitches, the right-hander scored 18 runs.

Despite the early loss, Multan maintained the required run-rate thanks to an impressive 64-run partnership between Rilee Rossouw and Mohammad Rizwan.

Rashid Khan, however, cleaned up Rossouw just as the batter threatened to take the game away from Lahore. In 32 balls, the South African scored 52 runs.

Rashid struck again in his final over, killing Rizwan, 34 off 23, while attempting to clear the long-on boundary. To complete the catch, David Wiese needed to catch the ball, keep his balance, and then flick the ball back in the air as he stepped over the rope before reestablishing himself inside the boundary.

Shaheen, who gave up 34 runs in his first two overs, returned in his second spell to dismiss the dangerous Kieron Pollard. In 16 balls, the Windies all-rounder scored 19 runs.

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